Testimonials and case studies

From our partners

This was a superb programme for our young leaders, we saw a real change in their confidence, communication skills and empathy for others (Deputy Head, Primary School, NE London)

We had a wonderful day with HorseHeard exploring the themes of emotional resilience and confidence. It was exciting to see the girls learning in a completely different environment….. (click here to read full feedback from the Deputy Head at Godolphin & Latymerschool)

Now, when I experience any sense of self-doubt, I recall how the resilience and determination I felt when working with Gracie made me feel; I instantly become emotionally stronger and my self-belief and determination to succeed, rise…… (click here to read more about our work with young people in Cornwall)

The programme that they deliver for us on Energise is horse whispering and we’ve seen some amazing results with the young people …. extraordinary to see the results that can be achieved in a relatively short time which makes it a very cost effective and engaging activity for young people (CEO, Adviza)

And some times we work with the teams whose job it is to help others, click here.

From the young people

People’s perceptions of you are a reflection of what you are projecting.

I learnt to control myself and be in touch with the horse

They helped me to achieve good things with the horses, rather than just telling them what to do

I felt myself improve mentally and emotionally; I feel stronger about myself

The people really wanted to help me

I can Lead; I can be a Leader

This work with horses was the first time we worked as a team

Helped me get more confidence. I felt really good about myself

From the veterans

So much calmer

Managing myself so much better since being with the horses

It has improved my communication, as by watching the horses and how they talked to each other has helped me watch how we all talk to each other

When Katey first came to have her EFL session with HorseHeard she had been living in supported accommodation for about a year. She wasn’t working and had been on long-term sickness. Click here to read the full case study.

We celebrated the “Find Your Place” programme for Armed Forces Veterans. The Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Charlie Briggs presented Certificates and commemorative photographs. It was an opportunity for the Veterans to share how the programme had helped them to change and refocus in different areas – all with the help of a horse. Please read […]

This two day programme was designed to work with Year 10 and 11 Secondary School pupils and 6th Form College students to develop life skills sought by employers and raise their aspirations. The Programme assists them with SMART goal setting and presents them with personal and group challenges to work with the horses. This enables […]

Young people attending a Residential Mental Health Unit in Greater Manchester have a wide range of emotional issues. The charity HorseHeard believed that introducing the young people to a different intervention could have positive impacts and bring benefits to this group. Consequently HorseHeard developed a four week programme, ‘Me, Myself and I’. This used Equine […]

HorseHeard recently ran a workshop with a group of girls from Godolphin & Latymer School – hosted for HorseHeard by Graham Dawson and Kate Mably. The session was very well received by the pupils and attending staff, and we are hopeful that this will be the beginning of positive relationship for all. We would to share […]

Sometimes we have the pleasure of working with other people who also work with young people – helping them to help young people, if you like! We recently did some work with a team from Brookside Education in Ilford, here are a couple of their reflections of on the experience: – “What I took […]

HorseHeard has just finished it’s first complete programme in Cornwall, working with young people from Brannel School at Rasparveth Riding School. It has been a wonderfully successful programme for all parties – with great feedback throughout – and we are looking forward to the opportunity of continuing this relationship. We are also very pleased […]

Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Clavell-Bate on achieving her Doctorate. Titled: “An exploration of the experience and impact of Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) on a group of Year 5 children in a mainstream primary school” HorseHeard were delighted to take part in this research. You can read a summary of the research here.